Maharashtra: Heat wave conditions continue in Marathwada region
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:03 pm
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 27 (UNI) The heat wave conditions continue to prevail in the entire Marathwada region since last couple of days, as most of the districts were reeling under severe heat.
Comfort food leads to more weight gain during stress: Study
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:44 am
Sydney, Apr 27 (IBNS): It’s no secret that overindulging on high-calorie foods can be detrimental to health, but it turns out that under stress, watching what you eat may be even more important.
Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify into Cyclonic storm in upcoming 36 hrs : IMD
Apr 26, 2019, at 06:07 pm
Chennai, Apr 26 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said the depression over East Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal lay centred at about 1,440 km southeast of Chennai.
Weather: Hot morning in Delhi, min at 24.2 deg C
Apr 26, 2019, at 11:25 am
New Delhi, Apr 26 (UNI): Delhiites on Friday woke up to a hot morning, with minimum temperature recorded at 24.2 degrees Celsius, normal for the season.
Climate change destroyed 12 million hectares of tropical forest last year, says Study
Apr 26, 2019, at 10:08 am
New Delhi, Apr 26 (UNI) A study conducted by Global Forest Watch has revealed that climate change has destroyed about 12 million hectares of tropical forests, which is equivalent to the size of England and 30 soccer fields, in 2018.
'Zero malaria starts with me' UN health agency urges grassroots responsibility on World Day
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:13 am
New York, Apr 26 (IBNS): After more than a decade of steady advances in fighting malaria, progress has leveled off, which is why this World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting a grassroots campaign to emphasize country ownership and community empowerment to improve malaria prevention and care.
Under-fives' daily screen time should be 60 minutes maximum: WHO
Apr 25, 2019, at 02:22 pm
United Nations, Apr 25 (UNI): Toddlers should spend no more than 60 minutes passively watching a screen every day, while babies under 12 months should have none, to ensure that they grow up fit and well, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, as part of a campaign to tackle the global obesity crisis.
Thousands of emperor penguin chicks wiped out in Antarctica
Apr 25, 2019, at 02:10 pm
London, Apr 25 (UNI) Thousands of emperor penguin chicks drowned when the sea-ice on which they were being raised was destroyed in severe weather.
When your memory takes its last breath – How is India dealing with dementia?
Apr 25, 2019, at 01:22 pm
At the Delhi, New Friends Colony, there was a Gupta family where there was someone battling with dementia. The entire family initially did not pay heed to it when the patriarch of the family, who was a bright, talkative and joyous Virendra Gupta, had all of a sudden stopped speaking. He started showing his short-tempered and irritable behavior and his family members thought that old age was responsible for this change. After a few days, Mr. Gupta failed to button his own shirt and lost his abilities to get dressed on his own. Though he was mostly dressed scarcely, one fine day he left his house almost naked. Then there was a time when he totally forgot how he should use his hands while eating his food and all this took place within a time period of 20 days!
Vaccinations create ‘umbrella of immunity’ against global measles outbreaks, says UNICEF
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:52 am
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Between 2010 and 2017, an average of 21.1 million children missed their first dose of the measles vaccine, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed on Wednesday, stressing its importance to creating “an umbrella of immunity for everyone.”
Under-fives' daily screen time should be kept to 60 minutes only, warns WHO
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:38 am
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Toddlers should spend no more than 60 minutes passively watching a screen every day, while babies under 12 months should have none, to ensure that they grow up fit and well, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, as part of a campaign to tackle the global obesity crisis.
New malaria vaccine trial in Malawi marks ‘an innovation milestone', declares UN health agency
Apr 24, 2019, at 10:38 pm
United Nations, Apr 24 (IBNS): A new vaccine against deadly malaria which has been 30 years in development, was made available for the first time to infants in Malawi on Tuesday, marking an “innovation milestone”, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
Losing 16 minutes of sleep daily can hamper job life: Study
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:55 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Losing just 16 minutes of sleep could be the difference between a clear-headed day at the office or one filled with distractions.
Can physical activity offset the health risks of too much sitting?study finds
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Sydney, Apr 24 (IBNS): In findings that could relieve desk-bound office workers, a weekly dose of at least 150 minutes of physical activity could substantially reduce or offset the mortality risks in 'high sitters', University of Sydney research finds.
Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Malawi
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:40 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): WHO welcomes the Government of Malawi’s launch of the world’s first malaria vaccine today in a landmark pilot programme. The country is the first of three in Africa in which the vaccine, known as RTS,S, will be made available to children up to 2 years of age; Ghana and Kenya will introduce the vaccine in the coming weeks.
Traditional Chinese medicine bridges Argentina, China
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:05 pm
Mendoza, Argentina, Apr 24 (Xinhua) Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is becoming increasingly popular and serving as a bridge between East and West in a city in Argentina.
Earthquake of 5.5 magnitude hits Northeast
Apr 24, 2019, at 03:31 pm
Shillong, Apr 24 (UNI): An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude hit several Northeastern states including Assam on Wednesday morning.
More dry years ahead for South-East Asia, reveals new UN-ASEAN study
Apr 24, 2019, at 12:37 pm
Mandalay, Apr 24 (IBNS) – Future scenarios of drought in many parts of South-East Asia may become even more frequent and intense if actions are not taken now to build resilience, according to the latest joint study by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
New malaria vaccine trial in Malawi marks ‘an innovation milestone', declares UN health agency
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:23 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): A new vaccine against deadly malaria which has been 30 years in development, was made available for the first time to infants in Malawi on Tuesday, marking an “innovation milestone”, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
Nepal: Tremors felt in Kathmandu, no casualty
Apr 24, 2019, at 08:47 am
Kathmandu, Apr 24 (IBNS): As Nepal is gearing up to observe fourth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit the nation in 2015, two back-to-back tremors were felt in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas on Wednesday, officials said.
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh, no casualty
Apr 24, 2019, at 08:32 am
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit India's Arunachal Pradesh state on the early hours of Wednesday, officials said.
Medicaid could save $2.6 billion within a year if just 1 percent of recipients quit smoking: Study
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:35 pm
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Reducing smoking, and its associated health effects, among Medicaid recipients in each state by just 1 percent would result in $2.6 billion in total Medicaid savings the following year, according to new research by UCSF.
Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, study finds
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:32 pm
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Repeated exposure to media coverage of collective traumas, such as mass shootings or natural disasters, can fuel a cycle of distress, according to a University of California, Irvine study.
PM Narendra Modi, other Indian celebrities vow to protect planet on Earth Day
Apr 22, 2019, at 04:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): As the world celebrated National Earth Day on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people should be committed in to work towards the well-being of the planet.
Hundreds suffer from fever in Tripura village, no medical help available
Apr 21, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Ambassa (Tripura), Apr 21 (UNI): Amidst the heat of political activities hundred of villagers including babies reeling from the grip of fever without any medical assistance over the past 10 days in the remote Kalyan Singh ADC village in the bordering subdivision of Gandacharra in the northern Tripura district of Dhalai here.
Common sleep myths compromise good sleep, health: Study
Apr 20, 2019, at 05:18 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): People often say they can get by on five or fewer hours of sleep, that snoring is harmless, and that having a drink helps you to fall asleep.
Heart patch could limit muscle damage in heart attack aftermath: Study
Apr 20, 2019, at 05:15 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): Researchers have designed a new type of adhesive patch that can be placed directly on the heart and may one day help to reduce the stretching of heart muscle that often occurs after a heart attack.
Ontario: Study finds one in five children have mental health problems
Apr 20, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Toronto, Apr 20 (IBNS): One in five Ontario children and youth have a mental disorder, but less than one-third have had contact with a mental health care provider, says the Ontario Child Health Study (OCHS).
Do ‘depression genes’ exist? It’s not so simple, new study finds
Apr 20, 2019, at 04:55 pm
Washington, Apr 20 (IBNS): Over the past quarter-century, researchers have published hundreds of studies suggesting a small set of particular genes or gene-variants plays a substantial role in boosting susceptibility to depression.
Gujarat: Lioness dies in Jamvala rescue center
Apr 20, 2019, at 03:58 pm
Junagadh, Apr 20 (UNI) A lioness died in Jamvala rescue center in Gir Gadhada taluka of Gir Somnath district in Gujarat on Saturday.